Using a heavier leader for a slower sink rate

[Techno2000]

Just wondering, if y'all think a 2 foot 12# mono leader would make a 1/32 oz jig fall slower than say a 6# fluoro leader ? I say this, because maybe one could use a thicker leader and heavier jig for distance, but still get the benefits of a slow fall that lighter jig would give.

[DockShootinJack]

Sounds like it would work

[trypman1]

[Techno2000]

Yeah... I suppose the only way to tell is to see if you can catch just as many fish with a heavier jig and leader.

[S10CHEVY]

Techno, ask this again on the main forum, cause more will see it. What you are talking about, would apply to lots of different species.

[Techno2000]

Techno, ask this again on the main forum, cause more will see it. What you are talking about, would apply to lots of different species.

Yes, but I think the Moderator will have to move it...right ?

[S10CHEVY]

No, just do another post of it. Or if you know how to cut, copy and paste, the url, and bring them to this page.

[Techno2000]

No, just do another post of it. Or if you know how to cut, copy and paste, the url, and bring them to this page.

Ok done,I put in the main crappie forum.

[Alphahawk]

Just wondering, if y'all think a 2 foot 12# mono leader would make a 1/32 oz jig fall slower than say a 6# fluoro leader ? I say this, because maybe one could use a thicker leader and heavier jig for distance, but still get the benefits of a slow fall that lighter jig would give.

You're getting into theory here and technically speaking you assumption would be correct. Nylon has a specific gravity of 1....plus or minus depending on manufacturer. FC has a specific gravity of 1.78. But your time difference would be counted in microseconds due to the fact the main line is the same...and the leader is very short. I can tell you most assuredly your jig will fall at a faster rate with straight through FC than mono. A lot faster than most folks realize....not many crappie guys fish straight through FC line. For crappie I like to use the polyester line which has a specific gravity of 1.3. Does not fall as fast as FC but falls much faster than nylon....but the line can be a bear to manage.


Regards

[Techno2000]

You're getting into theory here and technically speaking you assumption would be correct. Nylon has a specific gravity of 1....plus or minus depending on manufacturer. FC has a specific gravity of 1.78. But your time difference would be counted in microseconds due to the fact the main line is the same...and the leader is very short. I can tell you most assuredly your jig will fall at a faster rate with straight through FC than mono. A lot faster than most folks realize....not many crappie guys fish straight through FC line. For crappie I like to use the polyester line which has a specific gravity of 1.3. Does not fall as fast as FC but falls much faster than nylon....but the line can be a bear to manage.


Regards

Actually, I'm talking about water drag,I would think that a 1/64 oz TM would fall slower with a thicker 2' 12lb leader, than a thinner 2' 4lb leader.